Finance Director

The Finance Director leads the Town’s financial operations and provides accurate, timely information to support responsible decisions by the Town Manager, Select board, department heads, and the public. Reporting to the Town Manager, the Director oversees budgeting, accounting, payroll, cash and investment management, financial reporting, debt, procurement, and audit coordination. The position safeguards public resources, maintains effective financial controls, and helps departments plan and manage services within approved budgets and Town policies.

• Lead the annual operating budget process and coordinate submissions, schedules, assumptions, and review with department heads and the Town Manager.
• Review budget requests for completeness, accuracy, supporting information, and consistency with Town priorities and financial capacity; prepare draft and final budget materials for management and Select board review.
• Monitor revenues, expenditures, and commitments throughout the year; identify material variances, emerging pressures, and corrective options, and communicate them promptly.
• Prepare forecasts and financial analyses to support operating decisions, capital planning, debt decisions, and long-range financial sustainability.

• Oversee the Town’s accounting and financial reporting, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, payroll, and related reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate records and timely month-end and year-end processes; prepare clear financial reports for the Town Manager, Select board, department heads, and other authorized readers.
• Develop, document, and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls that protect public funds and support reliable reporting.
• Coordinate the annual independent audit and respond to audit requests and findings; implement approved corrective actions.

• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and the investment of public funds in accordance with applicable law and Town policy.
• Monitor debt obligations and debt service; analyze financing options and explain their budget and tax implications.
• Identify financial and operational risks, recommend practical controls, and maintain appropriate documentation.

• Administer or oversee purchasing and procurement processes, bids, and contract review in accordance with Town requirements and established procedures.
• Advise departments on budget availability, purchasing requirements, and financial terms; review purchase requests for compliance with applicable controls.
• Coordinate the financial administration of grants and other restricted funds, including budgets, drawdowns, reporting, documentation, and closeout, in partnership with responsible departments.

• Lead and support assigned Finance Department staff; set work priorities, review work, provide coaching, and complete performance evaluations.
• Work collaboratively with the Town Manager, department heads, Town Clerk’s Office, auditors, banks, vendors, and state or federal agencies on financial matters.
• Explain financial information in clear, practical terms to audiences with different levels of financial expertise.
• Evaluate financial systems and workflows and recommend improvements that strengthen accuracy, service, efficiency, and access to useful information.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Town Manager.

Supervises assigned Finance Department personnel. Responsibilities include assigning and reviewing work, establishing priorities, providing guidance and training, addressing…